The Age of Bede Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What did Bede report Benedict brought back to Britain after his third trip to Rome? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

Icons from the tombs of saints to aid in the performance of miracles.

A cantor named John who introduced the order of chanting and singing the Psalms to Britain.

A large number of books on all branches of sacred knowledge.

Scholars who were trained in the interpretation of Scripture.

2.

When does the anonymous author record Brendan's traveling party landed on the island? (from Chapter 5, The Voyage of Saint Brendan)

Good Friday.

Easter Sunday.

Christmas day.

Maundy Thursday.

3.

Where did Stephanus report Wilfrid first settled after being chased from his see? (from Chapter 2, Eddius Stephanus: Life of Wilfred)

Gaul.

Friesland.

Wearmouth.

Lichfield.

4.

What skill was brought from France to Britain as a result of the construction of the monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

Stone cutting.

Block and tackle for the movement of large stones.

Metalworking.

Glassmaking.

5.

To what cause does Bede claim Benedict devoted himself after he traveled to Rome to visit the tombs of the Apostles? (from Chapter 3, Bede, Lives of the Abbots of Wearmouth and Jarrow)

To the translation and writing of scripture.

Making known the forms of church life he witnessed in Rome.

To training priestly aspirants to what is now known as the "Benedictine Order".

To the interpretation and preaching of the Gospel.

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